E. Coli

E. coli</i> is a type of bacteria that lives in the digestive tracts of humans and animals. There are many types of E. coli, and most of them are harmless. But some can cause a dangerous type of diarrhea. Others can cause a urinary tract infection.

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E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine

Specialist Medical Reviewer

W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease

Last Revised

October 9, 2012

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